Events

Literary

The Literary Festival, Readings and Workshops from Local and National Writers

Winter/Spring 2026: Learn Something New in Newburyport!

Best-Selling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan will take the stage to discuss her newest psychological thriller, "All This Could Be Yours ", at the Firehouse Center for the Arts!

Best-Selling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan will take the stage to discuss her newest psychological thriller, "All This Could Be Yours ", at the Firehouse Center for the Arts!

February 1, 2026

February 1, 2026

Best-Selling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan will take the stage to discuss her newest psychological thriller, "All This Could Be Yours ", at the Firehouse Center for the Arts!

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Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "Portrait of a Thief" by Grace D Li, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "Portrait of a Thief" by Grace D Li, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

February 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "Portrait of a Thief" by Grace D Li, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

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VIRTUAL: Author Michelle Young discusses her new book, "The Art Spy", a riveting and stylish true life saga set in Paris during World War II. Free and open to all

VIRTUAL: Author Michelle Young discusses her new book, "The Art Spy", a riveting and stylish true life saga set in Paris during World War II. Free and open to all

February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

VIRTUAL: Author Michelle Young discusses her new book, "The Art Spy", a riveting and stylish true life saga set in Paris during World War II. Free and open to all

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Andre Dubus III "In Conversation with Director/Novelist John Sayles", Jabberwocky Books, Newburyport, MA

Andre Dubus III "In Conversation with Director/Novelist John Sayles", Jabberwocky Books, Newburyport, MA

February 14, 2026

February 14, 2026

Andre Dubus III "In Conversation with Director/Novelist John Sayles", Jabberwocky Books, Newburyport, MA

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Hybrid -- Circulo de Lectores Drop-in Spanish Language Bookclub -- "Los Renglones Torcidos de Dios" por Torcuato Luca de Tena, free and open to all

Hybrid -- Circulo de Lectores Drop-in Spanish Language Bookclub -- "Los Renglones Torcidos de Dios" por Torcuato Luca de Tena, free and open to all

February 17, 2026

February 17, 2026

Hybrid -- Circulo de Lectores Drop-in Spanish Language Bookclub -- "Los Renglones Torcidos de Dios" por Torcuato Luca de Tena, free and open to all

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Classics Book Group: "The Plague" by Albert Camus, free and open to all

Classics Book Group: "The Plague" by Albert Camus, free and open to all

February 19, 2026

February 19, 2026

Classics Book Group: "The Plague" by Albert Camus, free and open to all

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Middle Grade Book Club: "The Library of Ever" by Stephen Messer, free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12

Middle Grade Book Club: "The Library of Ever" by Stephen Messer, free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12

February 19, 2026

February 19, 2026

Middle Grade Book Club: "The Library of Ever" by Stephen Messer, free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12

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VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "The Secret History of Food: Strange But True Stories About the Origins of Everything We Eat" by Matt Siegel, free and open to all

VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "The Secret History of Food: Strange But True Stories About the Origins of Everything We Eat" by Matt Siegel, free and open to all

February 24, 2026

February 24, 2026

VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "The Secret History of Food: Strange But True Stories About the Origins of Everything We Eat" by Matt Siegel, free and open to all

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VIRTUAL: Burglary At The Louvre -- How Can Writers Top This? A panel discussion with four mystery writers, members of "The Curators of Crime". Free and open to all

VIRTUAL: Burglary At The Louvre -- How Can Writers Top This? A panel discussion with four mystery writers, members of "The Curators of Crime". Free and open to all

February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026

VIRTUAL: Burglary At The Louvre -- How Can Writers Top This? A panel discussion with four mystery writers, members of "The Curators of Crime". Free and open to all

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